This week, San Antonio area TAHC&H members gathered for a free 4 hour workshop in advocacy at the office building of National Nursing & Rehab. Topics included a panel discussion on effective meetings with legislators, the political basics of US Congress and the Texas Legislature, building relationships with legislators through campaign involvement & social media, and updates on the next Texas Legislature and interim charges.
We were joined by staff from the office of State Senator Jose Menendez (D-26-San Antonio) who gave the group pointers in interacting with legislative offices. State Senator Donna Campbell (R-25-New Braunfels) recorded a message for TAHC&H members offering remarks on home care services, the growing aging population, and the next legislative session. That video can be viewed here using the password SDC25.
(Left: Dwight from Sen Mendendez's team joined members at our advocacy workshop; Right: Sen Campbell sent a video message to members)
Members were able to talk about policy issues, best practices in outreach, and advocacy resources. TAHC&H encourages all members to reach out to their state & federal legislative offices about current industry issues. Find your representatives here. Be sure to let TAHC&H know about planned legislative visits.
View photos of the day here! Thank you National Nursing & Rehab for providing space for this event. For questions about legislative visits or to organize a workshop in your area, please email governmentaffairs@tahch.org.